Even a taxi waits until you get in …I've seen many different lists of conditions for Ford vehicles that dictate when you should observe the 'severe duty' maintenance schedule, but I don't recall one that includes not letting your vehicle idle (warm up) as a condition. If the Mustang is any different than F-Series, I sure would like to see it. But here's what I got:
Severe Driving Conditions include one or more of the following:
1) Short trips of less than 10 miles (16km) when outside temperatures remain below freezing;
2) Towing a trailer; using a camper, roof-top carrier, or carrying maximum loads;
3) Operating in severe dust conditions
4) Operating during hot weather in stop-and-go "rush hour" traffic;
5) Extensive idling, such as police, taxi, or door-to-door delivery use;
6) Snow plowing
7) High speed operation with a fully-loaded vehicle (max. GVW);
But unlike most POVs, they spend a significant amount of time idling, which is precisely why they are considered severe duty.Even a taxi waits until you get in …
Yup, when I cold start my car it idles at 1200 rpm and then drops to 1000 rpm for around 30 seconds. I won't drive away until it reaches 800 idle rpm specifically because if you try to use the clutch while the idle is that high it's super jerky and awkward. This probably doesn't matter if you have an automatic car.I noticed my car runs much smoother when i let it warm up until it idles as low as it gets.
When am in a rush and i only wait 30 sec to a minute, i notice its significantly more jerky… which i don’t like.
If you’re not in a rush, I suggest you let it take the time it needs to lubricate all parts.
Yeah it is smooth with the autoYup, when I cold start my car it idles at 1200 rpm and then drops to 1000 rpm for around 30 seconds. I won't drive away until it reaches 800 idle rpm specifically because if you try to use the clutch while the idle is that high it's super jerky and awkward. This probably doesn't matter if you have an automatic car.
So at least two beers, eh?And with all the coolers it take forever to get up to temps … you have to be really careful. Sometimes it takes 6 or 7 minutes
That sounds miserable, I'm sorryJust start up and go. Just take it easy when cold.
You are all lucky. Us 350 owners have rules to follow when car is cold. We can’t exceed certain RPMs until oil temperatures hit certain levels…
And with all the coolers it take forever to get up to temps … you have to be really careful. Sometimes it takes 6 or 7 minutes
I have a love hate relationship with my car lolThat sounds miserable, I'm sorry
It's a beautiful car, had no idea it was that finicky. Reminds me of when Mazda brought the rotary engine back and had to jump through hoops before you could drive.I have a love hate relationship with my car lol
All the rules… the extreme tram lining… I could NEVER daily drive it… it’s a pain in traffic… not that impressive in city… but on just the right road it’s magic …
At some point I may go for the old man Corvette that is easy to drive. I just don’t like New Balance shoes lol always watching what future models Ford may launch for the S650 too..
Was going more for the numerous stops and starts not idle. Any (wink wink) conscientious individual would know they need to stop their engine while ‘standing’. The ‘severe use category’ is in reference to simply starting the car, driving 10 - 15 minutes (or less), shutting it off, letting it sit, starting and immediately driving away, and then stop (rinse and repeat).But unlike most POVs, they spend a significant amount of time idling, which is precisely why they are considered severe duty.